Sorry another thread about Mystical.
Mystical is a Standardbred and therefore paces, she used to race but from what I gather she retired due to injury. She is only 7 and has a lovely nature, a very gentle horse and although my daughter is happy at the moment to ride at a walk and Mysty is happy to do that too the time will come for cantering Mysty.
At the moment when we urge her into canter she paces and will eventually canter a couple of strides. When she starts to pace I bring her back to a trot and we try again. Can anyone give me advice on how to stop her pacing or is it something we will just have to deal with. Her trot is lovely and of course the pacing is a weee bit uncomfortable Or would a professional trainer be a better option.
Mystical is a Standardbred and therefore paces, she used to race but from what I gather she retired due to injury. She is only 7 and has a lovely nature, a very gentle horse and although my daughter is happy at the moment to ride at a walk and Mysty is happy to do that too the time will come for cantering Mysty.
At the moment when we urge her into canter she paces and will eventually canter a couple of strides. When she starts to pace I bring her back to a trot and we try again. Can anyone give me advice on how to stop her pacing or is it something we will just have to deal with. Her trot is lovely and of course the pacing is a weee bit uncomfortable Or would a professional trainer be a better option.